EP1550512B1 - Fluid applying device for a fluid dispensing apparatus - Google Patents

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EP1550512B1
EP1550512B1 EP04405718A EP04405718A EP1550512B1 EP 1550512 B1 EP1550512 B1 EP 1550512B1 EP 04405718 A EP04405718 A EP 04405718A EP 04405718 A EP04405718 A EP 04405718A EP 1550512 B1 EP1550512 B1 EP 1550512B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C—APPARATUS FOR APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C17/00—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces
    • B05C17/005—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material from a reservoir or container located in or on the hand tool through an outlet orifice by pressure without using surface contacting members like pads or brushes
    • B05C17/00503—Details of the outlet element
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
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    • A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
    • A61B17/00491—Surgical glue applicators
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C—APPARATUS FOR APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C17/00—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces
    • B05C17/005—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material from a reservoir or container located in or on the hand tool through an outlet orifice by pressure without using surface contacting members like pads or brushes
    • B05C17/00553—Hand tools or apparatus using hand held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material from a reservoir or container located in or on the hand tool through an outlet orifice by pressure without using surface contacting members like pads or brushes with means allowing the stock of material to consist of at least two different components
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C—APPARATUS FOR APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05C5/00—Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work
    • B05C5/02—Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is projected, poured or allowed to flow on to the surface of the work the liquid or other fluent material being discharged through an outlet orifice by pressure, e.g. from an outlet device in contact or almost in contact, with the work
    • B05C5/0254—Coating heads with slot-shaped outlet

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  • the present invention relates to an applicator device for a dispensing device according to the preamble of claim 1, in particular for a cartridge and is intended for the medical technology for bonding tissue such as lung or liver.
  • an applicator device according to the preamble of claim 1 is known, which is intended for the application of mortar and the like and having a straight, the wall facing portion having a nearly the entire bottom engaging mortar opening.
  • Such a device is not suitable for the bonding of tissue parts, since the large opening does not allow accurate dosing and gluing and smoothing.
  • U.S.-A-2,804,767 discloses a device which is intended for the application of gypsum, cement or mortar and has an angled application part, wherein the top of the applicator portion substantially surmounting its underside, thus a relatively large amount of the material can flow out. However, this is not suitable for the intended use.
  • EP-A-1 157 748 is a glueing device known with a Auslassteil whose underside has a kink.
  • an object of the present invention to provide an improved applicator device for a dispensing device, with which an efficient and gentle application of adhesive or sealant in medical technology, on tissue such as lung, liver or the like is possible.
  • An applicator device which achieves this object is defined in claim 1.
  • the application device 1 consists of a two-part housing 2 with connection part 3, wherein the housing 2 consists of the lower part 4 and the lid-shaped upper part 5.
  • Out Fig. 1 shows that the housing 2 conically widened outward, that is to the discharge slot 6 out.
  • the slot width may be 12 or 16 mm and the slot thickness 0.1 - 0.3 mm.
  • the lower and upper sides of the housing are defined with respect to the parts to be bonded, with housing part 4 resting on the tissue, for example lung tissue, and therefore the lower part and part 5 are accordingly the upper part.
  • the upper part 5 may also be slightly longer than the lower part 4, wherein the difference 6A in the present embodiment is 0.5 mm. This can be achieved in certain cases that the emerging from the discharge slot 6 adhesive turns towards the tissue.
  • FIG. 2 also shows that at least the housing bottom side 4A is curved, this curvature as drawn continuous, circular arc-shaped and with a radius can be defined to have a different curvature such as elliptical or parabolic. It is important that the longitudinal axis of the connection part 3 with the surface to be bonded, or the housing bottom side 4A, forms an angle which may be different depending on the application.
  • the smoothing function also depends on the surface finish and the material used on the underside of the housing.
  • Fig. 3 the lower part 4 of the housing is visible from the inside, with three guide webs 7 being shown here. These guide webs have the task of distributing the adhesive coming from the connector to achieve a uniform outflow.
  • connection part 3 is designed to be plugged into the outlet of a mixer, but of course connection parts with other dimensions and configurations are possible in order to be able to connect to a specific mixer or dispensing device.
  • the housing 2 is as mentioned above, in two parts and is also made in two parts, wherein the lower part 4 according to Fig. 3 the upper part 5, which is designed as a lid, attached and connected to the lower part.
  • the compound can be prepared in a variety of ways, for example by gluing or ultrasonic welding.
  • the curvature of the base 4 smoothes the fabric, whereupon the adhesive is dispensed. Due to the conically widening shape of the housing and a steadily decreasing overall cross section on the one hand and by the provision of guide webs on the other hand results in a steady uniform flow of the adhesive on the smoothed surface, the height of the discharge slot Sowoehl depends on the viscosity and the required discharge volume. In certain applications, the length of protruding part 6A may play a role.
  • the housing 2 is continuously curved.
  • the angle ⁇ between the longitudinal axis of the connecting part 3 and the outlet end 11 of the bottom can be between 5 ° and 90 °, preferably between 10 ° and 90 °.
  • FIGS. 5A to 5C It is shown that the discharge end 11 having the discharge slot is straight as shown in FIG FIG. 1 , the outlet end 12 concave as in FIG. 5B or the outlet end 13 convex as in FIG. 5C can be.
  • FIGS. 6A to 6G show various possible cross sections of the discharge slot, wherein FIG. 6F corresponds to the cross section of the discharge slot 6.

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The applicator (1) has an adapter for connection to a mixer or to a dispensing appliance and a dispensing slot (6). A side of an applicator enclosure (2) is turned towards a glued substrate forming an angle with a longitudinal axis of the adapter. The enclosure is conically enlarged towards the dispensing slot. An underside of the enclosure is curved, where an angle of curvature is comprised between 5 degree and 90 degree.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Auftragvorrichtung für ein Austraggerät gemäss dem Oberbegriff von Anspruch 1, insbesondere für eine Kartusche und ist für die Medizinaltechnik zum Verkleben von Gewebe wie beispielsweise Lunge oder Leber gedacht.The present invention relates to an applicator device for a dispensing device according to the preamble of claim 1, in particular for a cartridge and is intended for the medical technology for bonding tissue such as lung or liver.

Das Verkleben von Geweben wie Lunge, Leber oder Milz erlangt in der Medizin einen stetig wachsenden Stellenwert, doch sind bis jetzt keine dafür speziell ausgebildeten Vorrichtungen bekannt, während herkömmliche Vorsätze an Mischern keine befriedigende Lösung darstellen.The bonding of tissues such as the lungs, liver or spleen is becoming increasingly important in medicine, but so far no specially trained devices are known, while conventional intentions of mixers are not a satisfactory solution.

Das gilt auch im grösseren Massstab für das Verkleben, Beschichten oder Versiegeln von Stoffen, Zeltplanen, geschäumten Teilen oder dergleichen Materialien mit unebener Oberfläche.This also applies on a larger scale for the bonding, coating or sealing of fabrics, tarpaulins, foamed parts or similar materials with uneven surface.

Aus der US-A-1 038 180 ist eine Auftragvorrichtung gemäss Oberbegriff von Patentanspruch 1 bekannt, die für das Auftragen von Mörtel und dergleichen gedacht ist und ein gerades, der Wand zugewandtes Teil aufweist, das eine fast die gesamte Unterseite einnehmende Mörtelöffnung aufweist. Eine solche Vorrichtung ist für das Verkleben von Gewebeteilen nicht geeignet, da die grosse Öffnung ein genaues Dosieren und Verkleben sowie Glätten nicht erlaubt.From the US-A-1 038 180 an applicator device according to the preamble of claim 1 is known, which is intended for the application of mortar and the like and having a straight, the wall facing portion having a nearly the entire bottom engaging mortar opening. Such a device is not suitable for the bonding of tissue parts, since the large opening does not allow accurate dosing and gluing and smoothing.

US-A-2 804 767 offenbart eine Vorrichtung, die für das Auftragen von Gips, Zement oder Mörtel gedacht ist und ein abgewinkeltes Auftragteil aufweist, wobei die Oberseite des Auftragteils dessen Unterseite wesentlich überragt, womit eine relativ grosse Menge des Materials herausströmen kann. Dies ist jedoch für die gedachte Verwendung nicht geeignet. U.S.-A-2,804,767 discloses a device which is intended for the application of gypsum, cement or mortar and has an angled application part, wherein the top of the applicator portion substantially surmounting its underside, thus a relatively large amount of the material can flow out. However, this is not suitable for the intended use.

Aus der EP-A-1 157 748 ist ein Leimgerät bekannt mit einem Auslassteil, dessen Unterseite einen Knick aufweist.From the EP-A-1 157 748 is a glueing device known with a Auslassteil whose underside has a kink.

Diese vorbekannten Geräte sind zum Verkleben oder definierten Beschichten von unebenen, empfindlichen und nachgebenden Oberflächen in der Medizinaltechnik, wie Lunge oder dergleichen, nicht geeignet, da das Hauptproblem dort darin besteht, dass eine solche Unterlage sehr uneben und weich ist, wodurch ein effizientes und gleichmässiges Auftragen von Klebstoff sehr problematisch ist.These prior art devices are not suitable for bonding or defined coating of uneven, delicate and yielding surfaces in medical technology, such as lungs or the like, since the main problem is that such a support is very uneven and soft, thereby providing an efficient and uniform Applying adhesive is very problematic.

Davon ausgehend ist es Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung eine verbesserte Auftragvorrichtung für ein Austraggerät anzugeben, mit der ein effizientes und schonendes Auftragen von Kleb- oder Dichtstoff in der Medizinaltechnik, auf Gewebe wie Lunge, Leber oder dergleichen möglich ist. Eine Auftragvorrichtung, die diese Aufgabe löst, ist in Patentanspruch 1 definiert.On this basis, it is an object of the present invention to provide an improved applicator device for a dispensing device, with which an efficient and gentle application of adhesive or sealant in medical technology, on tissue such as lung, liver or the like is possible. An applicator device which achieves this object is defined in claim 1.

Die Erfindung wird im Folgenden anhand von Zeichnungen von Ausführungsbeispielen näher erläutert.

Fig. 1
zeigt eine erfindungsgemässe Auftragvorrichtung von oben,
Fig. 2
zeigt einen Schnitt gemäss Linie II-II in Fig. 1,
Fig. 2A
zeigt in einer Ausschnittsvergrösserung eine Ausführungsvariante des Auslassendes,
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zeigt einen Schnitt gemäss Linie II-II in Fig. 2,
Figuren 4
zeigt eine Ausführungsform des Gehäuses der Auftragvorrichtung, die
Figuren 5A bis 5C
zeigen drei Ausführungsvarianten bezüglich der Form des Auslassendes, ünd die
Figuren 6A - 6G
zeigen Ausführungsvarianten bezüglich des Austrittsquerschnitts.
The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to drawings of exemplary embodiments.
Fig. 1
shows an inventive applicator device from above,
Fig. 2
shows a section along the line II-II in Fig. 1 .
Fig. 2A
shows in a detail enlargement a variant of the outlet end,
Fig. 3
shows a section along the line II-II in Fig. 2 .
FIGS. 4
shows an embodiment of the housing of the applicator, the
FIGS. 5A to 5C
show three embodiments with respect to the shape of the outlet end, and the
Figures 6A-6G
show embodiments with respect to the outlet cross-section.

Die Auftragvorrichtung 1 besteht aus einem zweiteiligen Gehäuse 2 mit Anschlussteil 3, wobei das Gehäuse 2 aus dem Unterteil 4 und dem deckelförmigen Oberteil 5 besteht. Aus Fig. 1 geht hervor, dass sich das Gehäuse 2 konisch nach Aussen, das heisst zum Austragschlitz 6 hin, verbreitert.The application device 1 consists of a two-part housing 2 with connection part 3, wherein the housing 2 consists of the lower part 4 and the lid-shaped upper part 5. Out Fig. 1 shows that the housing 2 conically widened outward, that is to the discharge slot 6 out.

Im Ausführungsbeispiel gemäss den Figuren 1 bis 3 kann die Schlitzbreite 12 oder 16 mm und die Schlitzdicke 0,1 - 0,3 mm betragen. Die untere und obere Seite des Gehäuses wird in Bezug auf die zu klebenden Teile definiert, wobei Gehäuseteil 4 auf das Gewebe, beispielsweise Lungengewebe, zu liegen kommt und daher das untere Teil und Teil 5 demgemäss das obere Teil ist.In the embodiment according to the FIGS. 1 to 3 For example, the slot width may be 12 or 16 mm and the slot thickness 0.1 - 0.3 mm. The lower and upper sides of the housing are defined with respect to the parts to be bonded, with housing part 4 resting on the tissue, for example lung tissue, and therefore the lower part and part 5 are accordingly the upper part.

Wie aus Fig. 2A hervorgeht, kann das obere Teil 5 auch etwas länger als das untere Teil 4 sein, wobei der Unterschied 6A in vorliegendem Ausführungsbeispiel 0,5 mm beträgt. Damit kann in gewissen Fällen erreicht werden, dass der aus dem Austragschlitz 6 austretende Klebstoff sich zum Gewebe hin wendet.How out Fig. 2A As can be seen, the upper part 5 may also be slightly longer than the lower part 4, wherein the difference 6A in the present embodiment is 0.5 mm. This can be achieved in certain cases that the emerging from the discharge slot 6 adhesive turns towards the tissue.

Aus Figur 2 geht ferner hervor, dass mindestens die Gehäuseunterseite 4A gekrümmt ist, wobei diese Krümmung wie gezeichnet stetig, kreisbogenförmig und mit einem Radius definiert werden kann, eine andere Krümmung wie elliptisch oder parabelförmig aufweisen kann. Wichtig ist dabei, dass die Längsachse des Anschlussteils 3 mit der zu verklebenden Oberfläche, bzw. der Gehäuseunterseite 4A, einen Winkel bildet, der je nach Anwendungszweck verschieden sein kann. Die Glättfunktion hängt auch von der Oberflächenbeschaffenheit und dem verwendeten Material der Gehäuseunterseite ab.Out FIG. 2 also shows that at least the housing bottom side 4A is curved, this curvature as drawn continuous, circular arc-shaped and with a radius can be defined to have a different curvature such as elliptical or parabolic. It is important that the longitudinal axis of the connection part 3 with the surface to be bonded, or the housing bottom side 4A, forms an angle which may be different depending on the application. The smoothing function also depends on the surface finish and the material used on the underside of the housing.

In Fig. 3 ist der untere Teil 4 des Gehäuses von innen sichtbar, wobei hier drei Leitstege 7 eingezeichnet sind. Diese Leitstege haben die Aufgabe, den vom Anschlussteil her kommenden Klebstoff zu verteilen, um einen gleichmässigen Ausfluss zu erzielen.In Fig. 3 the lower part 4 of the housing is visible from the inside, with three guide webs 7 being shown here. These guide webs have the task of distributing the adhesive coming from the connector to achieve a uniform outflow.

Das Anschlussteil 3 ist ausgebildet, in den Auslass eines Mischers gesteckt zu werden, doch sind selbstverständlich Anschlussteile mit anderen Dimensionen und Ausgestaltungen möglich, um eine Verbindung zu einem bestimmten Mischer oder Austraggerät herstellen zu können.The connection part 3 is designed to be plugged into the outlet of a mixer, but of course connection parts with other dimensions and configurations are possible in order to be able to connect to a specific mixer or dispensing device.

Das Gehäuse 2 ist wie eingangs erwähnt, zweiteilig und wird auch zweiteilig hergestellt, wobei auf das untere Teil 4 gemäss Fig. 3 das obere Teil 5, das als Deckel ausgebildet ist, aufgesteckt und mit dem Unterteil verbunden wird. Die Verbindung kann auf vielfältige Art, beispielsweise auch durch Kleben oder Ultraschallschweissen hergestellt werden.The housing 2 is as mentioned above, in two parts and is also made in two parts, wherein the lower part 4 according to Fig. 3 the upper part 5, which is designed as a lid, attached and connected to the lower part. The compound can be prepared in a variety of ways, for example by gluing or ultrasonic welding.

Beim Auftragen eines Klebstoffes auf ein Gewebe mit unebener Oberfläche wird durch die Krümmung des Unterteils 4 das Gewebe geglättet, woraufhin der Klebstoff abgegeben wird. Durch die konisch sich verbreiternde Form des Gehäuses und eines sich stetig verkleinernden Gesamtquerschnittes einerseits und durch das Anbringen von Leitstegen andererseits ergibt sich ein stetiger gleichmässiger Fluss des Klebstoffes auf die geglättete Unterlage, wobei die Höhe des Austragschlitzes Sowoehl von der Viskosität als auch vom erforderlichen Austragvolumen abhängig ist. Bei bestimmten Anwendungen kann die Länge des vorstehenden Teils 6A eine Rolle spielen.When an adhesive is applied to a fabric having an uneven surface, the curvature of the base 4 smoothes the fabric, whereupon the adhesive is dispensed. Due to the conically widening shape of the housing and a steadily decreasing overall cross section on the one hand and by the provision of guide webs on the other hand results in a steady uniform flow of the adhesive on the smoothed surface, the height of the discharge slot Sowoehl depends on the viscosity and the required discharge volume. In certain applications, the length of protruding part 6A may play a role.

Ausgehend vom oben dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel gemäss den Figuren 1 - 3 sind für die Anwendung in der Medizinaltechnik viele Variationsmöglichkeiten gegeben.Starting from the above embodiment according to the Figures 1 - 3 There are many possible variations for the application in the medical technology.

Gemäss Figur 4 ist das Gehäuse 2 stetig gekrümmt. Dabei kann der Winkel α zwischen der Längsachse des Anschlussteils 3 und dem Auslassende 11 der Unterseite zwischen 5° und 90° betragen, vorzugsweise zwischen 10° und 90°.According to FIG. 4 the housing 2 is continuously curved. In this case, the angle α between the longitudinal axis of the connecting part 3 and the outlet end 11 of the bottom can be between 5 ° and 90 °, preferably between 10 ° and 90 °.

In den Figuren 5A bis 5C ist dargestellt, dass das den Austragschlitz aufweisende Auslassende 11 gerade wie gemäss Figur 1, das Auslassende 12 konkav wie in Figur 5B oder das Auslassende 13 konvex wie in Figur 5C sein kann.In the FIGS. 5A to 5C It is shown that the discharge end 11 having the discharge slot is straight as shown in FIG FIG. 1 , the outlet end 12 concave as in FIG. 5B or the outlet end 13 convex as in FIG. 5C can be.

Die Figuren 6A bis 6G zeigen verschiedene mögliche Querschnitte des Austragschlitzes, wobei Figur 6F dem Querschnitt von Austragschlitz 6 entspricht.The FIGS. 6A to 6G show various possible cross sections of the discharge slot, wherein FIG. 6F corresponds to the cross section of the discharge slot 6.

Je nach Anwendungszweck ist eine Variationsbreite des Austragschlitzquerschnittes, der Dimensionen der Leitstege etc. im unteren Millimeterbereich möglich.Depending on the application, a variation of the Austragschlitzquerschnittes, the dimensions of the guide webs, etc. in the lower millimeter range is possible.

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  1. Applicator (1) for a dispensing appliance for gluing a substrate, including an adapter (3) for connection to a mixer or to the dispensing appliance itself as well as a dispensing slot (6), the underside (4A) of the enclosure (2) of the applicator (1) that is turned towards the substrate to be glued forming an angle (α) with the longitudinal axis of the adapter (3), characterised in that:
    - the applicator (1) is intended for medicinal technique,
    - the substrate that is to be glued is a tissue,
    - the enclosure (2) of the applicator (1) is composed of a lower portion (4) and an upper portion (5),
    - the side (4A) of the enclosure (2) that is turned towards the glued tissue is curved, the curvature being essentially continuous,
    - the dispensing slot (6) is oblong and forms the end of the enclosure (2) opposite the adapter (3),
    - the enclosure (2) is conically enlarged towards the oblong dispensing slot (6).
  2. Applicator (1) according to claim 1, characterised in that the angle (α) is comprised between 5° and 90°.
  3. Applicator (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the lower portion (4) of the enclosure (2) of the device, which is turned towards the glued tissue, is provided with guiding walls (7) on its inner surface.
  4. Applicator (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the upper portion (5) of the enclosure (2) of the device, which is turned away from the glued tissue, is longer than the lower portion (4) of the enclosure (2) of the device that is turned towards the glued tissue.
  5. Applicator (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the curvature is circle arc shaped.
  6. Applicator (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the dispensing end provided with the dispensing slot (6) is straight (11), concave (12), or convex (13) in shape.
  7. Applicator (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that the cross-section of the dispensing slot (6) is rectangular, angled, partly or entirely arc-shaped, or oval.
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